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Accelerometer to measure vibration of a 3D Printer

Hello, everyone!

I would like to measure the vibration of a 3D printer using NI cDAQ-9132.
Could you recommend a good 3-axis accelerometer?

This is a link from NI with a recommended list... so, how do I decide which one is better for my application? 

 

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There are a bunch of factors

  • Where and how are you going to mount it?
  • What is the maximum g force you're trying to measure and its frequency?
  • Any sensitivity you're targeting?
Santhosh
Soliton Technologies

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Hello, Santo_13! 

 

  • Where and how are you going to mount it? I would like to mount it at the nozzle using a screw. 
  • What is the maximum g force you're trying to measure and its frequency? Based on Marlin firmware, the standard acceleration is 3000 mm/s^2. Based on some papers, the frequency can reach 200 Hz.
  • Any sensitivity you're targeting?  I guess a high sensitivity would be better, because I need to get as much information as possible. 

 

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